Named after William Boothby 1829–1903, the Returning Officer for the first election of Members of the House of Representatives in 1901.

Area and Location Description:

Boothby covers an area of approximately 130 sq km from Clarence Gardens and Urrbrae in the north to Marino and part of Happy Valley in the south. The main suburbs include Aberfoyle Park, Belair, Blackwood, Brighton, Daw Park, Eden Hills, Flagstaff Hill, Marion, Mitcham, Seacliff, St Marys and Panorama.

Products/Industries of the Area:

Major retailing, army camp and military barracks, tertiary education, several hospitals and various small industries.